2005 Smart ForFour vs. 2005 Volkswagen Touran
To start off, both 2005 Smart ForFour and 2005 Volkswagen Touran were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Volkswagen Touran is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Smart ForFour (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Touran. (102 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Smart ForFour should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Touran. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Touran weights approximately 379 kg more than 2005 Smart ForFour.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2005 Volkswagen Touran (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Smart ForFour. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Volkswagen Touran will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Smart ForFour.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Smart ForFour | 2005 Volkswagen Touran | |
Make | Smart | Volkswagen |
Model | ForFour | Touran |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1499 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 179 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.8 seconds | 12.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 1354 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3760 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 60 L |